Akon

Born: 1973-04-16

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Biography

Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), better known as Akon, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.

Known For

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Ra.One
American Heist
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
An SNL Valentine
Tooken
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Miracles Across 125th Street
Black November
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control

Top Movie Credits

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Akon
Ra.One Playback Singer
American Heist Executive Producer
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly Self
An SNL Valentine Self (archive footage)
Tooken Himself
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop Self
Miracles Across 125th Street Himself
Black November Executive Producer
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control Self (archive footage)